CVE-2013-4306: CSRF
First published: Fri Oct 11 2013(Updated: )
Cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in api/ApiQueryCheckUser.php in the CheckUser extension for MediaWiki, possibly Checkuser before 2.3, allows remote attackers to hijack the authentication of arbitrary users for requests that "perform sensitive write actions" via unspecified vectors.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| MediaWiki | >=1.19.0<1.19.8 | |
| MediaWiki | >=1.20.0<1.20.7 | |
| MediaWiki | >=1.21.0<1.21.2 |
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Reference Links
- http://lists.wikimedia.org/pipermail/mediawiki-announce/2013-September/000133.html
- http://osvdb.org/96908
- http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2013/q3/553
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/62210
- https://bugzilla.wikimedia.org/show_bug.cgi?id=45019
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/86893
- https://git.wikimedia.org/commit/mediawiki%2Fextensions%2FCheckUser.git/99ad25d066ce6111e798427cba7f21526827f651
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2013-4306?
CVE-2013-4306 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential for allowing unauthorized actions by hijacking user authentication.
How do I fix CVE-2013-4306?
To fix CVE-2013-4306, it is recommended to update the CheckUser extension in MediaWiki to a version that is patched against this vulnerability.
Who is affected by CVE-2013-4306?
CVE-2013-4306 affects users of MediaWiki versions prior to 2.3 that utilize the CheckUser extension.
What actions can be compromised due to CVE-2013-4306?
CVE-2013-4306 allows attackers to perform sensitive write actions impersonating other authenticated users.
Is CVE-2013-4306 a common vulnerability?
CVE-2013-4306 is a known vulnerability specifically associated with the CheckUser extension in MediaWiki, making it relatively common within that context.
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